Recent content by sinker bouncer

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    Prop size

    1897 20ft walkaround powered by 2008/2007 150 etec with a 15 x 17 aluminum prop. Block was replaced in 2008 on a 2007 lower unit. Maximum rpm 5K, running on a 6gal aux tank and empty main. Motor is mounted in the 2nd hole from the top and the AV plate is parallel with the bottom. Would like...
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    overboard drain replacemnt

    Thanks for the replies. I've decided to jury rig a repair rather than doing "surgery" on the deck. It's not a critical part and isn't subjected to a lot of water. Just one of those annoying little things that come up on an older boat. For sake of a few dollars I can't understand why Grady...
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    overboard drain replacemnt

    Front drain by passenger seat broken and disconnected from deck. Drain elbow is now laying below decks, which will allow water to drain into the bilge instead of overboard. I can turn the discharge brass fitting on outside of the hull and figured I could pull the fitting and drain hose...
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    200hp OX66 or 150 HPDI

    Thanks Seasick. Both boats are offer near identical features, although the '03 has a radar arch. Both roller trailers are from the same mfg. and used primarily to transport the Gradys to slips. I, too, thought the prices were on the high side. Winter's about to set in (I'm on Long Island) so...
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    200hp OX66 or 150 HPDI

    Opinions needed and welcomed: Looking at 1998 Adventure with a 200yamaha 0X66 fuel inj. and a 2003 Adventure with a 150 HPDI. Both boats are in excellent condition and laid out similarly. Asking price:19K for the '98 and 18k for the 2003. They both have trailers. I know the fuel economy...